The Town Council regularly purchases goods, services and works from local and national suppliers. This page provides information about current opportunities to supply the Town Council, including general supplies, contracts and formal tender opportunities.

Suppliers are encouraged to check this page regularly for new opportunities and to review any requirements carefully before submitting an expression of interest, quotation or tender.

General Supplies

For smaller or routine purchases of goods and services where the Town Council is seeking quotations or expressions of interest.

  • INVITATION TO QUOTE: INSTALLATION OF TOWN NOTICEBOARD

    Closing Date for Submissions: Friday 13th November 2026 at 12:00 PM

    Approximate Location of Works: https://what3words.com/panicking.sponge.joystick Near the junction of Market Place/Market Street/Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria. Adjacent to the finger post sign. Please request a site visit if confirmation is required.

    1. Overview

    Cockermouth Town Council invites quotes from qualified and experienced civil engineering or groundworks contractors to install a newly purchased freestanding town noticeboard.

    2. Scope of Works

    • Excavation: Digging two post holes into the existing public pavement/footway to a total excavation depth of 550mm.

    • Foundations: Pouring concrete foundation bases measuring exactly 300mm x 300mm square by 550mm deep per post, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s technical specifications.

    • Installation: Securing the noticeboard posts plumb, level, stable, and completely safe for public use, ensuring correct underground post clearance (minimum 400mm post depth inside the hole). Service drawings to the area are available.

    • Reinstatement: Reinstating the surrounding pavement surface to the strict highways standards specified by Cumberland Council.

    • Waste: Safe removal and disposal of all excavated spoil and debris from the site.

    Note: Highways permission (Street Works Licence / Permit to dig) has been secured in principle by the Town Council.

    3. Mandatory Contractor Requirements

    To comply with legal frameworks, the successful contractor must submit evidence of the following with their quote:

    • NRSWA Accreditation: Proof that works will be carried out in accordance with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991. The team must include at least one registered NRSWA Operative on-site and a designated NRSWA Supervisor.

    • Public Liability Insurance: A minimum of £5,000,000 indemnity limit, satisfying Cumberland Council’s highway permit requirements.

    • Health & Safety: A brief Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) detailing safe working practices, underground service scanning (CAT scan), and pedestrian management/guarding while the footway is open.

    4. How to Apply

    Interested contractors should submit a fixed-price quote via email or post to the Town Clerk. Please include:

    1. Total fixed price for the works (excl. VAT).

    2. Estimated duration and earliest availability to start.

    3. Copies of NRSWA street works cards and Public Liability Insurance certificate. [1, 2]

    Contact Details:

    Jane Ollerenshaw, Town Clerk

    Cockermouth Town Council

    Email: clerk@cockermouth.org

    Phone: 01900 821869

Contracts

Details of current and upcoming contracts for the provision of services or works on behalf of the Town Council.

Tenders

Formal tender opportunities where suppliers are invited to submit bids in accordance with the stated tender requirements and timetable.